HLTH 1100 Final Exam
Analyze the risks involved with using steroids. - ANSWER-mood swings, aggression,
violence, acne, liver damage, elevated cholesterol levels, kidney damage, immune
system disturbance
Consider solutions to help overcome obstacles to physical activity. - ANSWER-
multitask, read while riding an exercise bike, or listen to lectures and podcasts while
walking, invite family and friends to be active w/ you, schedule your workout time just as
you would any other important commitment, select an activity that requires minimal
equipment
Define "aging" and "gerontology". - ANSWER-aging: the patterns of life changes that
occur in member of all species as they grow older
gerontology: the study of individual and collective aging processes
Define "binge drinking". - ANSWER-consuming 5 or more drinks (adult male) or 4 or
more drinks (adult female) in 2 hours
Define "brain death." - ANSWER-irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire
brainstem
Define "hate crimes." - ANSWER-crime targeted against a particular societal group and
motivated by bias against that group
Define "informed consent." - ANSWER-the acknowledgment that you have been told of
the potential risks and benefits of a recommended test or treatment, understand what
you have been told, and agree to the care
Define "internet addiction" and self-assess your own need to be connected to
technology. - ANSWER-compulsive use of the computer, PDA, cell phone, or other form
of technology to access the internet for activities and entertainment
Define "self-care". - ANSWER-the independent act of preventing, diagnosing, and
treating one's own illnesses without seeking professional advice
Define a pathogen and differentiate between an epidemic, endemic, and pandemic. -
ANSWER-pathogen: a disease-causing agent
epidemic: a disease outbreak that affects many people in a community or region at the
same time
endemic: a disease that is always present to some degree
,pandemic: a global epidemic of a disease
Define and be able to give an example of each of the various types of social support. -
ANSWER-a college student breaks her leg playing basketball
emotional support: displays of caring, love, trust, and empathy, as when close friends
and family members provide a listening ear about frustrations and pain
instrumental support: concrete help and service, such as a roommate carrying the
student's backpack to class as she learns to use her crutches and keeping the
apartment tidy so she doesn't trip
informational support: advice, suggestions, and information, as when an aunt shows her
some tricks to better navigate on crutches
belonging support: sharing activities or a sense of belonging, as when her teammates
encourage her to still come to basketball practice while her leg heals
Define and describe autoimmune diseases. - ANSWER-autoimmune disease: a disease
caused by an overactive immune response against the body's own cells
Define and differentiate between self-esteem and self-efficacy. - ANSWER-self-esteem:
one's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth
self-efficacy: one's belief about whether he or she can successfully engage in and
execute a specific behavior
Define and differentiate between unintentional injuries and intentional injuries. -
ANSWER-unintentional injuries: injury, death, or psychological harm caused
unintentionally or w/o premeditation
intentional injuries: injury, death, or psychological harm inflicted w/ the intent to harm
Define angina. - ANSWER-acute severe chest pain
Define assault, rape, sexual harassment. - ANSWER-assault: any act in which one
person is sexually intimate w/ another w/o that person's consent
rape: sexual penetration w/o the victim's consent
sexual harassment: any form of unwanted sexual attention related to any condition of
employment, education, or performance evaluation
, Define Body Image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. - ANSWER-body image: how you
see yourself in your mind, what you believe about your appearance, how you feel about
you body, and how you behave in response
body dysmorphic disorder: a psychological disorder characterized by an obsession w/
one's appearance and a distorted view of one's body or w/ a minor or imagined flaw in
appearance
Define cancer and differentiate between benign and malignant tumors. - ANSWER-
cancer: a large group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread
of abnormal cells
benign tumors: harmless, noncancerous tumor
malignant tumors: very dangerous or harmful, cancerous tumor
Define health promotion. - ANSWER-the combined educational, organizational,
procedural, environmental, social, and financial supports that help individuals and
groups to reduce negative health behaviors and promote positive change
Define Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). - ANSWER-physical, sexual, or psychological
harm by a current or formal partner or spouse
Define mindfulness and outline ways one can become more mindful. - ANSWER-
awareness of the present moment, including sensations, thoughts, feelings, and the
environment, w/o evaluation, qualification, or judgement; cultivate compassion, start
each day w/ intention, examine the way you deal w/ life's challenges
Define overweight and obese. - ANSWER-overweight: having a body weight more than
10% above healthy recommended levels
obese: having a body weight more than 20% above healthy recommended levels
Define PID and outline the complications it may cause. - ANSWER-pelvic inflammatory
disease: one of various infections of the female reproductive tract, if an infected woman
becomes pregnant she has a high risk for miscarriage and stillbirth
Define puberty, menarche, ovulation, menopause, and circumcision. - ANSWER-
puberty: the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become
capable of reproduction
menarche: first menstrual period
ovulation: the point of the menstrual cycle at which a mature egg ruptures through the
ovarian wall